Why the Fed is not a bread maker
In life, things aren’t easy or predictable. That’s especially true when it comes to monetary policy.
March 14, 2022


Education and health services led the slowdown.
October 27, 2026In life, things aren’t easy or predictable. That’s especially true when it comes to monetary policy.
March 14, 2022
Oil is unique in how its prices are set and how they can affect the economy.
March 7, 2022
Consumers have been the most consistent bright spot of the pandemic recovery. Government spending is one big reason why.
February 28, 2022
Whether it’s a snowy winter or a summer day, a lot of folks have favorite times of year. The job market, too, is subject to seasonal change.
February 22, 2022
Whether you started the week with the Super Bowl or Valentine’s Day – or both - chances are that restaurant food was a big part of your plans.
February 14, 2022
November and December were much better for job seekers than previously reported. With hiring up, let’s take a look at a key structure of the job market.
February 7, 2022
Running a small business is not for the faint of heart, especially as the economy continues to swerve, pivot, and switch gears at a dizzying clip.
January 31, 2022
It’s been called the Great Resignation, the Great Reshuffle, and the Great Reassessment. But for some workers, things don’t feel so great.
January 24, 2022
Let's look at the drivers of inflation and how they’re putting the U.S. economy in a precarious position.
January 18, 2022


Nela Richardson, Ph.D.
Chief Economist, ESG Officer, and head of ADP Research
Dr. Nela Richardson is chief economist and ESG officer for ADP Inc. She also leads the independent team at ADP Research, which provides reliable and timely data-driven discovery for use by the public, business leaders, and policymakers.